B-Sides and Rarities
Cake · 2007
40 min · 12 tracks · alternative rock · country · indie rock
A whimsical collection of eclectic covers and live performances showcasing Cake's signature humor and genre-blending style.
Why this album works
This album is significant for its blend of covers and live tracks, providing fans with a deeper insight into Cake's eclectic influences. Notably, the live versions of hits like 'Short Skirt, Long Jacket' offer a taste of their energetic performances, further solidifying their reputation in the alternative rock scene. The album reached number 37 on the Billboard 200 chart, demonstrating continued commercial viability.
- Best for
- whimsical eclectic covers collection steady mid-tempo listening experience live performances with humorous flair
- Context
- By the time 'B-Sides and Rarities' was released in 2007, Cake had already established themselves as a unique voice in alternative rock, following their commercial peak with 'Comfort Eagle' in 2001. This album served as a retrospective look at their previous works while keeping fans engaged during a period of reduced new material. It highlighted the band's playful approach to music, drawing from various genres and showcasing their distinctive sound.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Yoko Ono· Frank Zappa· Green Day· Weezer· Swans· No Doubt· Iggy Pop· Counting Crows
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 War Pigs Standout 3:54
- 2 Ruby, Don't Take Your Love to Town 2:55
- 3 Mahna, Mahna 2:54
- 4 Excuse Me, I Think I've Got a Heartache Standout 2:21
- 5 Conroy 3:01
- 6 Strangers in the Night 2:51
- 7 Multiply the Heartaches 2:41
- 8 Never, Never Gonna Give You Up 3:50
- 9 Thrills 2:58
- 10 Short Skirt, Long Jacket (live) Standout 3:16
- 11 It's Coming Down (live) 4:12
- 12 War Pigs (live) 5:20
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